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Posted by Mrs. Kirshner at 12:47 PM
Students will:
identify symbolism and through music (Yesterday, by the Beatles and Over the Rainbow by Judy Garland)
define new vocabulary
memorize new vocabulary with Bingo game
recognize the /sh/ sound of "ti" and "ci" in words (such as patient and special)
describe foreshadowing
examine text for examples of foreshadowing
Posted by Mrs. Kirshner at 12:46 PM
Students will have a vocabulary test on Tuesday, 5/15 covering chapters 7-15.
Posted by Mrs. Kirshner at 11:14 AM
Students continue to apply reading skills, such as:
Create Chapter Titles for each chapter (summary)
Identify Similes
Identify Metaphors
Identify Personification
Define New Vocabulary from chapters 7-15
Students will write lyrics or poetry using these skills next week.
Click here for vocabulary list with definitions.
Posted by Mrs. Kirshner at 11:05 AM
HOMEWORK-- Students should complete the vocabulary flip book we made in class. This is a great tool to study by. The VOCABULARY TEST will be Wednesday, May 2nd.
Posted by Mrs. Kirshner at 12:26 PM
We begin a new novel study on Wednesday, 4/25. It is an easy to read mystery novel that everyone will enjoy. We will discuss theme, plot, characterization, summarize chapters, learn new vocabulary, identify similes, metaphors, and personification, and will use these skills to create our own song lyrics or poetry.
Students have been asked to find another name for a mushroom. It begins with the letter T. Do you know it? It is the name of the big rock between the river and the pond.
The following paragraphs are printed on the back of the novel, Blackwater by Eve Bunting.
Thirteen year old Brodie Lynch is ready for the perfect summer of adventure along the awesome Blackwater River. But then his troubled twelve-year-old cousin, Alex, comes to stay with his family, and Brodie's life takes a drastic turn.
A harmless prank goes too far. One teen is drowned and another is missing. Suddenly, the Blackwater becomes a horrifying reminder of what Brodie has done and Ales has witnessed. One lie is told to cover it up--more follow and make Brodie a hero, while inside, his guilt tears at him like the river's treacherous current. Mysterious notes are left at his door and a haunting question remains: Who else saw what really happened?
Posted by Mrs. Kirshner at 12:20 PM
Students will complete the reading strategies - SRA Specific Skills Series.
Students will work on the Academy of Reading Program.
Posted by Mrs. Kirshner at 03:35 PM
27 Different Quia Games on this one site!
Posted by Mrs. Kirshner at 02:19 PM
Check out these cool games that include reading strategies.
INFERENCE
Posted by Mrs. Kirshner at 09:35 AM
Students will work on reading comprehension strategies, such as:
finding the main idea
sequencing
identifying facts and details
drawing conclusions
compare and contrast
summarization
Posted by Mrs. Kirshner at 08:46 PM
Seventh graders will complete the reading of Bridge to Terabithia.
Skills:
Choosing the Correct Meaning (Vocab.)
Using Guide Words (Dictionary skills)
Making an Outline
Using Descriptive Words
Comprehension Test
Posted by Mrs. Kirshner at 04:52 PM
Seventh graders will complete the reading of Bridge to Terabithia.
Skills:
Choosing the Correct Meaning (Vocab.)
Using Guide Words (Dictionary skills)
Making an Outline
Using Descriptive Words
Comprehension Test
Students will use their critical thinking skills of analysis and synthesis to create a T-shirt for one of the main characters in Bridge to Terabithia.
Posted by Mrs. Kirshner at 04:52 PM
Students will begin an activity called "You Be The Teacher". They will create a 45 min. lesson plan including introduction, guided practice, activity or game, and assessment. Skills will be assigned based on each students' individualized educational plan (IEP) objectives. Students will have the opportunity to use technology, games, etc. to create an exciting lesson.
Posted by Mrs. Kirshner at 04:29 PM
Students are using the Academy of Reading Program two days a week. Skills include visual match, auditory-visual match, rhyming, short vowel discrimination, consonant discrimination while building speed and automaticity in reading.
Inferring the 5 W's & H
More complex inferences and inferences in fantasy have been assigned.
Posted by Mrs. Kirshner at 02:58 PM
Complete assignments from last week. Use the Academy of Reading Program.
Continue reading "2/21 - 2/23 7th grade Reading"
Posted by Mrs. Kirshner at 02:57 PM
Read, discuss, and analyze chapters 7, 8 and 9
Practice comprehension skills:
Making Inferences
Understanding Special Meanings (slang or idioms)
Evaluating What You Read (critical thinking)
Matching Antonyms
Characterization & Feelings
Cloze Reading Comprehension
Sequencing Events
Phonics: Pronounciation Key
Alphabetical Order
Posted by Mrs. Kirshner at 04:47 PM
Students are using the Academy of Reading Program two days a week. Skills include visual match, auditory-visual match, rhyming, short vowel discrimination, consonant discrimination while building speed and automaticity in reading.
Inferring the 5 W's & H
More complex inferences and inferences in fantasy have been assigned.
Posted by Mrs. Kirshner at 04:42 PM
Novel Study Bridge to Terabithia
Read Ch. 5, 6
Mon. - Introduce vocab. for 5 & 6 (test this Friday, 2/9)
Tues. - Thurs. Worksheet pgs. 19-26 Making Inferences, Fact & Opinion, Main Idea, Word meaning through Context, Cause & Effect
Fri. - Introduce vocab. for 7 & 8 (test next week)
Posted by Mrs. Kirshner at 11:45 AM
Inferring the 5W's and How Lesson 4
Phonics skills:
silent k
hard and soft c
hard and soft g
Review
Posted by Mrs. Kirshner at 11:37 AM
Inferencing the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How
Posted by Mrs. Kirshner at 08:58 AM
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